That’s despite an outbreak in the UK.
The HSE says there is no indication of an increase in meningococcal disease, in light of a major outbreak in the UK.
It’s only seeing expected background and seasonal levels.
12 cases have been reported in Ireland in 2026 so far – last year saw 60 cases recorded.
In Kent in England, 27 cases have been linked to an outbreak at a university and two people have died.
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, at Boston Medical in Portlaoise says it can be easily spread:
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